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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic ChronographvsYema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

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Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
MSRP $2,085
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
YemaWristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
MSRP $2,249

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2939mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph40h
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2940h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29100m
MSRP
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29$2,249

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
15.85mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
x1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Yema CMM.29
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,085
$2,249

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 38mm size and faithful vintage reproduction, with one owner finding its worn bezel enhances its appeal. Reviewers praise its unique "baked" tropical dial, which mimics patina without the risks of a vintage piece. However, one owner reported a feeling of poor construction and lighter-than-expected weight, while another regretted the automatic caseback causing the watch to sit high on the wrist. The chronograph's 100m water resistance is noted as a slight limitation. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its excellent vintage aesthetic and unique dial that offers the enjoyment of a tropical watch without the associated risks.

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

Owners widely praise the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 for its slim 9.5mm case, unique nature-inspired dial, and brushed steel finish. The micro-rotor movement is noted for its 4Hz beat rate and 42-hour power reserve, regulated to -/+ 10 seconds per day. Some owners report concerns regarding the movement and warranty process, while a reviewer questioned the value proposition at its price point and noted minor finishing inconsistencies on a prototype. On balance, the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 is highly regarded by owners for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

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